Synonyms of the word 
GLADDENED → ELATED - EXHILARATED
gladdened
- v. simple past tense and past participle of gladden.
elated
- adj. Extremely happy and excited; delighted; pleased.
- v. simple past tense and past participle of elate.
exhilarated
- v. simple past tense and past participle of exhilarate.
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